1、Unit 2 Lets celebrate Understanding ideas一、单词拼写1African people are fighting for the _(自由) and independence of their countries.2Why did you change your mind to _(投票) for him?3We encouraged students to _(参加) fully in the running of the college.4Many people _(抱怨) that they were too busy to find time fo
2、r reading.5There was nothing else to be seen but the _(无限的) sea of wheat as far as the eye could reach.一、单词拼写1.freedom2.vote3.participateplained5.limitless二、阅读理解Jacobs Pillow Dance FestivalWhere: Becket, MassachusettsWhen: June 15Aug 24Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of
3、classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world.Highlights this season include the Dance Theatre of Harlems production of Alvin Aileys “The Lark Ascending”, which opens the festival.Many events are free.Ticketed performances start at $22.Moab Music FestivalWhere: Moab, UtahW
4、hen: Aug 29Sept 9This area is better known for mountain biking than for music.But since 1992, it has hosted a private festival that brings classical, jazz, Latin and other types of music to the land. This year there will be 16 concerts, including three “Grotto Concerts”, where guests take a 45-minut
5、e boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.Events start at $25.Cheyenne Frontier DaysWhere: Cheyenne, WyomingWhen: July 1928Theres something for everyone at this 117-year-old festival, from an “Indian village”and Old West museum to country concerts.But the competition is still the main attr
6、action, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for major money on the worlds largest outdoor stage.Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23.The Glimmerglass FestivalWhere: Cooperstown, New YorkWhen: July 6Aug 24Each summer, opera lovers from around the country (and the world) travel
7、 to upstate New York to watch productions that include stars like Nathan Gunn and Ginger Costa-Jackson.This years performances include Wagners “The Flying Dutchman” and Verdis “King for a Day”, in honor of the 200th birthdays of both composers.Tickets start at $26.1.Where can a tourist enjoy free pe
8、rformances?A.Massachusetts.B.Utah.C.Wyoming.D.New York.二、阅读理解1.A。细节理解题。根据Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival部分中的“Many events are free.”以及其他节日都要买门票可知,游客在马萨诸塞州可以观看一些免费的演出。故选A。2.If you want to enjoy a “Grotto Concert”, which date suits you best?A.June 15.B.July 19.C.August 24.D.September 4.2.D。细节理解题。由题干中的“Gro
9、tto Concert”可定位到第二个艺术节中的“This year there will be 16 concerts, including three Grotto Concerts, where guests take a 45-minute boat ride down the Colorado River to performances.”,它的活动时间是8月29日至9月9日。故选D。3.If you go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert, how much will you pay at least?A.
10、$18.B.$22.C.$26.D.$41.3.D。细节理解题。由题干中的“go to Cheyenne to watch a competition and enjoy a concert”可定位到第三个艺术节中的“Where: Cheyenne, Wyoming”和“Competition tickets start at $18, and concert tickets at $23.”,所以看一场比赛和一场音乐会至少要花费41美元。故选D。4.Which part of a website is the passage probably chosen from?A.Education.
11、B.Art.C.Business.D.Literature.4.B。推理判断题。通读全文内容可知,本文介绍了四个艺术节的时间、地点、内容以及门票费用等信息,故可能选自网站的艺术栏目。故选B。三、读后续写阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。FindingNieshasCourageNiesha could not forget the way she had frozen in front of the class today.Mr Roberts had divided the class into groups to do presentations.T
12、oday had been Nieshas turn.However her hands had shaken so badly that she couldnt read her notes.Her voice had become softer even to silence.Mr Roberts had kindly ended Nieshas part of the presentation even though she had clearly not finished.He had also asked Niesha to stay after class for a moment
13、.“Niesha,I know youre shy,but you worked hard on this project.Id hate to see you give up on yourself.”Mr Roberts had hesitated,“If I give you another chance until tomorrow,do you think you can find your courage?”Niesha had nodded,grateful for the chance.She had gone as quickly as she could to her ne
14、xt class.She had kept her head down and hoped the school day would end soon.When she reached her back steps that afternoon,she could see an inviting light coming from the kitchen windows.Momma was baking.Momma studied Nieshas face as she came into the kitchen.“Whats wrong,Niesha?”Tears shone in Nies
15、has brown eyes.She told her the whole story.Momma was silent for a moment,her hands still busy with the cake.“Why is it that you can talk to me about anything and everything,but you cant talk to your class?”Momma asked.She set the timer and then said,“Let me show you something.”Niesha followed Momma
16、 to her bedroom.There Momma showed her a book filled with newspaper clippings and pictures.In it there was a blue ribbon that said “First Place” and a picture of herself when she was very young,standing with her parents.“I won it for public speaking.I started the school year as the shyest girl on th
17、e speech team,but I ended the year as the blue ribbon winner.It wasnt easy because I was lacking in confidencenot sure of myself at all.I worked hard,and mostly I faced my fears.You just need to find your courage.”注意:续写词数应为150左右。That was the second time someone had told her that today.The next day N
18、iesha again walked to the front of the classroom to give her presentation.三、读后续写That was the second time someone had told her that today.Niesha stared at the precious blue ribbon,imaging the scene where her mother tried her best to overcome her fears and pick up her courage to stand on the stage and
19、 face the audience,giving a fantastic speech.In front of the mirror was her continuous practice,from pronunciation to gesture.When fatigue came,she would sit in her seat and recite the passage over and over again in order to improve her fluency.The next day Niesha again walked to the front of the cl
20、assroom to give her presentation.Though having made adequate preparations,she was still overwhelmed by great nervousness:her heart beat violently as she dragged herself to the front of the class;her face turned pale and she could hardly squeeze out any word with her absolutely blank mind.Anxiety had
21、 almost drove her crazy when suddenly,she caught sight of Mr Roberts smile,comforting and inspiring.She remembered her mommas encouraging words.“How could I let them down?”she thought to herself.Holding the blue ribbon tight in her hand,she took a deep breath,calmed herself down and gathered her courage.“Dear fellow students,”she started.第9页（共9页）
